In the following list, indicate whether each action is encouraging (E) or a barrier to effective communication (B)
18. Allowing the client time to talk
19. Making judgments about the client
20. Listening attentively
21. Yawning while listening to the client
22. Expressing interest in what is being said
23. Speaking clearly to the client
24. Calling the client by the name he or she prefers
25. Talking to the client as if he or she were a child
26. Asking questions
27. Dominating the conversation
28. Belittling the client
29. Looking at the client while he or she is talking
18. e
19. b
21. b
22. e
23. e
24. e
25. b
26. e
27. b
28. b
29. e
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